Sam Querrey Earns 1st-Round Win in Montreal

MONTREAL — Sam Querrey got past Martin Klizan in straight sets 6-3, 6-3 in the first round of the Rogers Cup men's tournament on Monday.

Also, France's Gilles Simon defeated Italy's Andreas Seppi in straight sets 6-2, 6-4.

Spain's Tommy Robredo needed three sets to top countryman Feliciano Lopez 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. Robredo will face third-ranked Andy Murray in the second round.

On the main court, Gael Monfils of France beat Italy's Fabio Fognini in straight sets 6-3, 6-1. Monfils broke Fognini's serve four times and finished with seven aces to Fognini's three.

"I wanted to start off this tournament well," said Monfils, who has yet to win a Grand Slam in his career. "It was not a great match, but I…